KATHMANDU, 27 July 2026 (TON): One person was killed and several others were injured after police opened fire during a communal clash in Nepal's Sunsari district, which borders India. The violence broke out following a dispute between two religious groups over loudspeakers and religious flags.
Authorities imposed an indefinite prohibitory order in five market areas of Sunsari from Monday to prevent further violence. Public gatherings, demonstrations, and meetings have been banned until further notice.
According to officials, security forces intervened after the confrontation escalated into violence.